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RK59 XFO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,031 mi
Last recorded65,031 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 XFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 65,031 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 65,029 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes in 2 places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 61,168 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 95,587 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 95,583 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,046 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 57,044 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 54,855 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 52,917 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 51,015 miles

advise o/s/front and both rear tyres getting low

Pass 10 Oct 2018 48,109 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,408 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 42,591 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 39,489 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 39,488 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,131 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 26,526 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 26,526 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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RK59 XFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK59 XFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK59 XFO registered?

RK59 XFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for RK59 XFO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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